Brand Strategist Jobs

Discover Brand Strategist jobs for experienced professionals ready to shape how organizations connect with customers. Brand strategists research audiences and markets, define positioning, and turn business goals into clear, compelling brand direction. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you explore senior-level roles where strategic thinking can make a measurable impact.

What Does a Brand Strategist Do?

Brand strategists build and guide the ideas that influence how a company, product, or service is understood. Typical work includes analyzing customer insights and competitors, developing brand platforms and messaging, advising on campaigns, and partnering with creative, marketing, product, and leadership teams. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on corporate brand, product positioning, customer experience, or brand transformation.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers often seek a combination of research, analytical, and creative strengths. Useful capabilities include market and audience research, positioning and messaging, strategic storytelling, presentation and facilitation, campaign planning, and the ability to connect brand recommendations to business outcomes. Experience collaborating across functions and guiding stakeholders through complex decisions is also valuable.

Career Paths and Senior Opportunities

Brand Strategists work in companies, agencies, consultancies, and specialized studios. With experience, professionals may advance into roles such as Senior Brand Strategist, Brand Director, Head of Brand Strategy, or VP of Brand. Responsibilities and compensation vary by employer, location, industry, and scope; Ladders lists vetted roles paying $100,000 or more.

Find Brand Strategist Jobs on Ladders

Explore Brand Strategist openings and related senior marketing and brand leadership opportunities on Ladders. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to identify roles aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$180K - $220K *

Elevate global brand standards and creative ownership, ensuring consistency across markets. Spearhead talent development, establish scalable workflows, and enhance review processes to foster creativit...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Champion our global brand by defining creative excellence and ownership across all markets. Lead talent development, scalable processes, and structured reviews to elevate creative standards and impact...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Inspire exceptional product design by contributing to user-centered solutions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive impactful business outcomes across client engagements and internal...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $140K *

Transform programmatic commerce by leading media activations across major retail networks. Drive strategy, manage campaigns, and optimize performance to maximize client investments in a dynamic, fast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $116K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative marketing campaigns that shape brand voice and engage audiences through strategic, data-driven creative solutions across various channels...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $155K *

Lead the charge in brand marketing and operations, ensuring effective audience engagement and strategic planning. Collaborate across teams to integrate brand initiatives, optimize performance, and dri...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$79K - $87K *

Grow impactful digital marketing strategies by leveraging data insights, optimizing campaigns, and collaborating across teams to engage and support LGBTQ+ youth. Drive awareness and fundraising throug...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $230K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative Paid Social strategies, managing daily operations, and mentoring a dynamic team. Collaborate with clients to enhance their digital presence and achieve impactful...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $230K *

Advance your career by leading cross-channel production for a global brand. Collaborate with creative teams, manage resources, and drive innovative solutions to ensure successful project delivery in a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$68K - $100K *

Empower brand growth by managing licensing programs, fostering relationships, and driving strategic opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative brand strat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$68K - $93K *

Champion brand growth by managing licensing programs, fostering relationships, and driving strategic opportunities across food and beverage sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$77K - $87K *

Create impactful digital marketing campaigns that engage and convert audiences while enhancing brand quality. Collaborate with creative teams to design assets across various channels, leveraging data...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$143K - $216K *

Shape the future of creative strategy by connecting insights and execution. Drive impactful brand campaigns across diverse channels while collaborating across teams to enhance brand excellence and mee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $216K *

Unlock your potential as a Creative Strategist, where data meets creativity. Lead innovative campaigns, craft compelling brand strategies, and optimize creative outputs to align with market insights...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in creative strategy, driving innovative ad concepts and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance patient acquisition and performance marketing efforts across diverse channels...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $105K *

Lead the charge in crafting compelling digital strategies that drive client success. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions, manage projects, and build strong client relationships in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic digital marketing initiatives, fostering client relationships, and guiding teams to deliver impactful social media campaigns that drive business success and in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining digital marketing by leveraging data-driven strategies and creative storytelling to enhance client engagement and drive brand success across social platforms...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $105K *

Lead strategic digital marketing initiatives, fostering client relationships and guiding teams to deliver impactful social campaigns that drive business results through innovative storytelling and dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $120K *

Take ownership of strategic media programs for enterprise clients, combining data-driven insights with hands-on SEM management. Collaborate with teams to translate research into actionable strategies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $120K *

Lead the strategic direction of paid media programs for enterprise clients, combining media strategy with hands-on SEM management. Build client playbooks, present data-driven insights, and guide teams...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative design solutions that enhance immersive retail experiences. Collaborate with creative leaders to drive strategic vision and ensure alignment with brand goals while exploring new tr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $90K *

Develop and execute a dynamic social media strategy to enhance brand visibility, attract ideal clients, and recruit top talent through engaging content across multiple platforms, ensuring consistent g...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $185K *

Transform brand strategy into actionable, measurable plans while overseeing cross-functional collaboration. Drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, ensuring alignment across marketin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $171K *

Strategize impactful communications by translating insights into actionable plans. Collaborate with leadership and partners to drive excellence in execution while fostering a positive team culture ali...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Brand Strategist do?question toggle

    A Brand Strategist researches audiences and markets, defines brand positioning and messaging, and helps organizations apply a consistent brand direction across products, campaigns, and customer experiences.

  • What qualifications are common for Brand Strategist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience in brand strategy, marketing, communications, research, or a related field, along with strong analytical, writing, presentation, and collaboration skills. Some senior roles may request a relevant degree or a portfolio of strategic work.

  • Where do Brand Strategists work?question toggle

    Brand Strategists work in in-house marketing teams, advertising and branding agencies, consultancies, and other organizations that need expertise in positioning, customer insight, and brand growth.

  • How can I find Brand Strategist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each posting for compensation, experience requirements, responsibilities, and location, since details vary by role.

  • What roles can follow a Brand Strategist position?question toggle

    Depending on experience and organization structure, Brand Strategists may progress to Senior Brand Strategist, Brand Director, Head of Brand Strategy, or VP of Brand roles.